BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 259

General information
The system takes control of the steering when
driving in reverse along the stored route.
The driver controls driving the vehicle via accel‐
erator pedal and brake.
The Reversing Assistant uses the control ele‐
ments and sensors of the PDC Park Distance
Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 247.
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 254.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 247.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 254.
Functional requirements
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the
route.
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 m will be stored.
▷ To store the route, do not exceed a driving
speed of 22 mph/36 km/h.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Driver assistance systems
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Driving back with automated
steering
1. Press the park assistance button or shift into
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary
and the drive-ready state is switched on.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Back-up Assistant"
The system takes over the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
where required.
5. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal
and the brake.
When driving in reverse, pay attention to the
vehicle's surroundings, and if you encounter
an obstacle, stop immediately and take over
control of the vehicle. Follow the instructions
on the PDC Park Distance Control.
6. Stop no later than when normal traffic is
reached and take control of the vehicle, such
as by shifting to a forward gear.
At the end of the stored route, a signal will
sound and a request will be displayed, also
with the instruction to take control of the ve‐
hicle.
Terminating the system
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ When engaging a forward gear.
▷ During activation or intervention by driving
control systems or assist systems.
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
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